Solar Array Activated Atop Palomar’s Parking Garage
The largest photovoltaic installation on campus is now functional, furthering Palomar’s commitment to energy efficiency. SAN MARCOS — In yet another bold step toward sustainability, Palomar College activated the largest solar energy system on the San Marcos campus in...
A Full Circle for Palomar’s New Math, Science & Engineering Dean
Patricia Menchaca, who attended Palomar College in the late 1990s, becomes the institution’s newest academic dean. SAN MARCOS — As a first-generation college student, Patricia Menchaca came to Palomar College in her early 20s seeking a place where she could thrive....
Money-Saving Innovation a Sign of Facilities Team’s Dedication
SAN MARCOS — Since the onset of COVID-19 in March, the Facilities team at Palomar College has overcome unique challenges to maintain a mostly empty campus while meeting new sanitization and social distancing requirements. Some of the staff are working remotely, while...
Nursing Students Performing COVID-19 Screenings at Palomar
Every essential employee, student and visitor is being screened for symptoms in drive-through stations staffed by student volunteers from the Nursing Department. SAN MARCOS — A new COVID-19 screening program has brought nursing students back to Palomar College after...
New Resource Helps Students Plan Their Palomar Degree or Certificate
The Palomar Pathways Mapper is an interactive tool to help students envision their higher education and reach their goals faster. SAN MARCOS — A new feature of the Palomar College website is helping students chart a course to their degree or certificate, an especially...
Palomar’s Police Academy Ceases Carotid Restraint Training
In the wake of a national debate about policing tactics, Palomar College’s law enforcement trainees will no longer learn how to perform the controversial carotid restraint hold. SAN MARCOS — Cadets at the Palomar College Police Academy are no longer being trained how...
Palomar Military Leadership Program Will Launch in Fall 2020
With final approval from the state Chancellor’s Office, Marines in leadership training will be able to articulate their five-week classroom experience and on-the-job training into Palomar College credit. SAN MARCOS — An innovative new program providing Palomar College...
For Two Palomar Alumni, a Story Hits Close to Home
The author of “My Daddy Slays Dragons” and her husband—the firefighter on whose experiences the book is based—both attended Palomar College. RAMONA — In June 2008, Ehren Kahle left his wife, Stephanie, and two young children at home and loaded up with other members of...
For Palomar’s Valedictorian, Higher Education Was a Long-Shot
“Palomar made it possible for me to explore new subjects and find my true passion.” SAN MARCOS — Growing up in a conservative immigrant family, Jennifer Corona was not encouraged to think about her higher education, let alone leave the house and go off to college. So...
Fire, Police, EME Programs Resume Training at Palomar
After the COVID-19 interruption, the programs that train first responders at Palomar College are back in the classroom, with a new set of health precautions and renewed determination. ESCONDIDO — On Thursday, June 4, the future medics and emergency room technicians of...